Eight school-based health clinics close in Southwest Virginia as federal funding pressures mount

Eight school-based health clinics in Southwest Virginia have been shut down due to mounting federal funding pressures, leaving students without crucial healthcare services. The Virginia Community Healthcare Association has called on U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith to address this issue, emphasizing the clinics' role as vital extensions of health services for students. This closure raises concerns about the accessibility of health care for children and the potential long-term impacts on public health and education outcomes. The situation underscores the broader challenges faced by federally qualified health centers amid funding cuts.